STEP SIX
WERE ENTIRELY READY TO HAVE THESE DEFECTS OF CHARACTER REMOVED.
Willingness and honesty will be required to repeatedly try step Six on all our defects.
1. We should become willing to mature and grow.
2. We must approach our growth slowly. "One Day At A Time."
Discuss:
A. Did our aim at maturity start before or during GA?
B. Has our honesty improved?
C. Are we more open-minded and willing to listen to others?
There is no spiritual effort required to want to eliminate obvious destructive excesses.
1. Most members are prone to settle for gradual improvement and just enough recovery to get by.
2. Many members feel stopping gambling is "enough."
3. Any child will pull their hand off a flame.
Discuss:
A. Why should our recently discovered defects be removed?
B. Why should we attempt to "clean house?"
C. Name defects that we cling to, and are unwilling to remove until later. Why?
Step Six tells that we have natural talents for procrastination.
1. We dwell on our self-determined objectives and goals.
Discuss:
A. Is it our responsibility to widen our limited objectives and change our personality to a more perfect character?
B. Express your interpretation of a Higher Power’s will for you. Is there a meaning or purpose to your life?
C. Are abstaining members an example for 1st timers and newcomers?
Step Six is a pivot and turning point within the Recovery Program.
1. Many pause and become undecided.
2. Many balk at a view of personal perfection and the continuous effort(s) that will be required to change one’s personality.
Discuss:
A. What is the meaning and benefit of the slogan "One Day At A Time?
B. Are we the masters of our fate? "The Boss?"
C. Which is within our grasp: Perfection or efforts towards perfection?